In this not heating Whirlpool 29 inch gas dryer page you will find the videos that will show you the parts that you will need to check when your Whirlpool 29 inch gas dryer runs but is not heating. Make sure that you watch the videos a few times until you know how to check & replace the parts.
Taking apart the dryer
One of the first things that you will need to learn how to do properly, is how to take the dryer apart and how to put it back together again properly.
The igniter
The igniter is used to light up the gas when it flows out of the gas valve. The igniter is only used to light up the gas and then is turned off. It is made of some type of ceramic and it is very fragile. If the igniter fails to work, the dryer will not heat at all. Watch the video below to learn how to do this. Check this not heating Whirlpool 29 inch gas dryer videos a few times until you know how the repairs are done.
The flame sensor
The flame sensor is used to to turn on the igniter to light up the gas and turn off the igniter when the gas has been lighted on. I other words the flame sensor is a switch that it has to work in order for the Whirlpool 29 inch gas dryer to be able to produce heat.
The gas valve coils
The gas valve coils are used to open and close the gas valve to allow gas to flow out off the gas valve. If one of the coils fails to open, the gas will not flow and the dryer will not produce heat to dry the clothes.
Thermal cut off
The thermal cut off is a safety device used to open the gas valve and stop the gas flow if the dryer gets to hot. Check this not heating Whirlpool 29 inch gas dryer videos a fre times until you know how the repairs are done.
Thermal fuse
The thermal fuse is a safety device used to open the gas valve and stop the gas flow if the dryer is not heating properly.
The operating or cycling thermostat
This thermostat is use to open and close the circuit to the heating element when the temperature reach a preset temperature. Watch the video below to learn how to do this.
Hi limit thermostat
This thermostat is use to open the circuit to the heating element if the airflow coming into the dryer is restricted. Watch the video below to learn how to do this.
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